34: Jessy Tomsko

(Ep. 34) Overcoming Self-Criticism with Jessy Tomsko

January 10, 2017

Our guest today is Jessy Tomsko, a folk and pop singer and songwriter who is based in NYC, but originally hails from Philadelphia. As a vocalist, guitarist, and pianist, Jessy has a catchy and genuine style and a voice “as smooth as butter.” Jessy has shared the stage with many well-known artists, and she is a founding member of the NYC pop a cappella group The Lost Keys, of which Blake was a member also. She appears regularly at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC. Today’s conversation is about personal development, creating music, and pursuing your dreams and your passion. Join us now!

Jessy’s biggest dream that she’s accomplished? Making a living making music

The positive mindset of success

Seeing herself as a businesswoman

Realizing the temporary

A surprise accomplishment? Co-writing with a playwright from Brazil

Jessy’s Teacher of the Year award

Advice to other Millennials: “Do not pigeonhole yourself; it cuts you off from fulfilling opportunities.”

Learning to prioritize and say NO

Try new things; they don’t have to last forever

A favorite book that has changed her life’s direction? Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

How Gilbert’s book has changed Jessy: it changed her thinking about herself and has taught her to celebrate little successes

Hear Jessy’s song, In February

Join us for the After Show, where we discuss Jessy’s persistence and belief in what’s possible and how to have success NOW. We also discuss how we define success for ourselves and how we look at cultural norms.